2007 Chincoteague, Virginia Events

For more information,
Call the Chamber of Commerce at 757-336-6161
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January - April

February 10 & February 17
“Death by Chocolate”

 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contestants can pick up chocolate and an identifying card from the merchants who are participating. They can eat the chocolate but must bring the identifying cards to the Waterside Inn where it will be verified that they did visit each participating merchant. Their name will then be entered in a drawing for an array of prizes including overnight stays, gift certificates, boat cruises, dinners, movie tickets, etc. Each Saturday will have its own drawing for prizes. The list of participating merchants will be available at a time closer to the event. Contact 757-336-2610 for more information.

February 17, 2007
Chincoteague Community Center
Mardi Gras & 8th Annual Reverse Raffle
Click here for information
Or call 757-336-0164 for more information

April 6 & 7, 2007
Easter Decoy & Art Festival & Auction

Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.

April 7, 2007
Chincoteague Community Center
Chincoteague Island Spring Craft Show
9 am - 5 pm
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Or call 757-336-0164 for more information

April 14, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
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May

May 2, 2007
39th Annual Seafood Festival

Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.

May 12, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

May 12, 2007
13th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration

Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.

May 27, 2007
The Blessing of the Fleet

Held at the Town Dock. For more info. Call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.

May 27, 2007
Chincoteague Community Center
The American Family Theater's Production of "The Wizard of Oz"

 7:30pm

 

June

June 9, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

82nd Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
June 29-30
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction. (NO SUNDAYS)

Lighthouse Tours
Click here for the schedule

 

July

82nd Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival – June 29-30, July 4-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28, 2007
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction. (NO SUNDAYS)

Old-fashioned Fireworks Display at Carnival Grounds – July 4, 10:00 p.m.

July 14, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

July 22, 2007
Chincoteague Community Center
Wild Wild West Show

July 25 & 26, 2007
82nd Annual Pony Swim & Auction

Sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. The Swim & Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July. For more information call (757)-336-6161.

 

August

August 11, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

 

September - October

Sept. 1 & 2, 2007
Chincoteague Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show

Local carvers display their work. Sat. – 9am to 7pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm. Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

September 8, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

October 6, 2007
*35th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival

All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today. VISA & MC.
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October 13, 2007
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information

October 20, 2007
8th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff

Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

 

November - December

November 17-25, 2007
Assateague Island Waterfowl Week

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with a variety of special events and programs. For more information call (757)-336-6122.

November 23-24, 2007
21st Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction

Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.

Dec. 1, 2007
Chincoteague Old-fashioned Christmas Parade

Floats, marching bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, and special visit from Santa.



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